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American Players Feeling the Burn

Up until just recently, it’s safe to say that most American online slots and casino gambling fans were existing in a state of insulated bliss against the havoc of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act. Because of the media blitz surrounding the controversial legislation, it’s safe to say that most gamblers not living under the proverbial rock had at least heard of the UIGEA. Despite that, however, most U.S. punters with any degree of ingenuity have encountered few problems tracking down high-quality play on the World Wide Web, due to the fact that many notable casinos and gambling destinations simple chose to ignore the law.

But the times are a’changing, as the song goes. Increased refinement and revision of the UIGEA has made it much more clear what renegade gambling sites are up against, and the U.S. justice department has shown that it is not to be messed with. What does this mean, in real life? More and more online slot machine and casino gambling sites are closing their virtual doors to American players, if not completely. Those casinos that once flouted the UIGEA are now much more fearful, and some have even begun taking proactive steps to ensure that Americans do not play on their sites.

The major software firm Microgaming struck a considerable blow against Americans’ playing comfort when they announced that their casinos would no longer accept Yankee gamblers. That decision was thanks to the ridiculous situation in the state of Kentucky, where the government is trying to seize several domains as “illegal gambling devices.” Players are starting to feel the burn, and we think that, if nothing changes, it won’t be long before American players have no place to go if they want to gamble.

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